flame azalea vs tree rhododendron

Rhododendron calendulaceum compared with Rhododendron arboreum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	flame azalea	tree rhododendron
Kingdom same	Plantae (植物)	Plantae (植物)
Phylum same	Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)	Magnoliophyta (被子植物門)
Class same	Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)	Magnoliopsida (モクレン綱)
Order same	Ericales (ツツジ目)	Ericales (ツツジ目)
Family same	Ericaceae	Ericaceae
Genus same	Rhododendron	Rhododendron
Species	Rhododendron calendulaceum	Rhododendron arboreum

Evolutionary Relationship

flame azalea and tree rhododendron share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Rhododendron.

Conservation Status

flame azalea

LC — Least Concern

tree rhododendron

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	flame azalea	tree rhododendron
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

flame azalea

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

tree rhododendron

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Jamaica).